Abstract
PURPOSE: The study evaluated the influence of titanium discs, coated with polyacrylonitrile infused curcumin nanofibers on osteoblast activity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The titanium discs were coated with polyacrylonitrile nanofibers infused with curcumin. MG-63 cell lines were utilized for cell culture to assess osteoblast morphology upon exposure of curcumin on titanium discs. SEM comparison was made. Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) activity was measured after 2 and 7 days and the Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) activity of the cells was quantified. RESULTS: The results indicated that the coating had a notable impact on mineralization, LDH and ALP activities. Significant differences were observed between uncoated and coated samples. The SEM analysis indicated that curcumin enhanced bone growth when the Ti discs coated with curcumin are implanted in the bone. CONCLUSION: Polyacrylonitrile infused nano-curcumin fibers coated on titanium discs potentially enhanced osteoblast response and mineralization.